Food Angels Hub, the first investment community that focuses on the food sector in Romania, has launched with the mission to develop and scale functional and profitable companies operating in food production, hospitality, and food-related technology.

The Hub brings together leaders with extensive experience in hospitality, retail, IT, services, and investment, united by a shared goal: to position Romania as a regional benchmark for food innovation in Central and Eastern Europe.

“The complementary expertise of Food Angels Hub’s founding members gives us confidence that, together with local food companies and industry partners, we can strengthen Romania’s food innovation ecosystem. We aim to work closely with founder teams, as well as public and private stakeholders, to accelerate the scaling and international recognition of Romanian brands in the food industry,” said Florin Maxim, Founding Member and Managing Director of Food Angels Hub.

An integrated growth infrastructure for food and hospitality companies

Food Angels Hub provides growth support for food production, services, and technology companies through investment, mentorship, strategic consulting, operational expertise, and industry partnerships.

Founding members of Food Angels Hub include:

· Daniel Boaje – C-level Executive and Investor

· Albert Davidoglu – C-level Executive and Investor

· Daniel Donici – Founder, Artesana

· Alfred Dauteuil – Founder, Jerry’s Pizza

· Călin Ionescu – C-level Executive and Investor

· Costin Mândrea – C-level Executive and Investor

· Florin Maxim – Founder, Hospitality Culture Institute

· Utku Ogrendil – C-level Executive and Investor

· Radu Savopol – Founder, 5 to go

· Răzvan Gheorghiu-Testa – Founding Partner, Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații

“In my 30 years of corporate life I was always fascinated by food service industry, how to delight the consumer and create memorable experiences. At Food Angels we want to identify where the next ideas will come, support and bring our contribution to enhancing the experiences,” added Costin Mândrea, Founding Member of Food Angels Hub.

The food industry: between economic competitiveness and national security

According to the United Nations, the global population is projected to exceed 9.7 billion people by 2050, putting enormous pressure on global food systems. Meanwhile, climate change, resource scarcity, and supply chain fragmentation are accelerating the need for innovation in food production, processing, logistics, and technology.

As a result, the food industry is poised to become one of the most strategic sectors of the future — not only from an economic perspective but also in terms of national security and geopolitical stability.

“In this context, Food Angels Hub aims to support companies that have already proven a functional, profitable, and scalable business model. We strive to become their growth partner, offering investment, now-how, and access to a strong regional network of experts and investors,” added Florin Maxim.

Mission: Transforming Romania into a regional hub for food innovation

Food Angels Hub’s founding members believe that regional scaling is the next critical step for Romania’s food ecosystem.

“There is tremendous potential in Central and Eastern Europe — local companies that can become regional brands, technological innovations applicable across the entire food value chain, and business models capable of redefining how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Food Angels Hub is committed to accelerating this transformation through smart investments and strategic collaborations,” said Florin Maxim.

Call for entrepreneurs and investors

Food Angels Hub is also launching an open call to founders of food-related businesses who are ready to take the next step toward scaling, as well as to investors interested in joining the community. Those interested in connecting with the Food Angels Hub team can visit the official website or contact: florin@foodangels.vc